An Article about Vietnam-Not Written by Me

I wanted to share this article about serving in the Vietnam War written by James Webb. The article is rather long, so I will not post it in its entirety here, but I encourage you to read it. Not only is it a well written historical piece, but the sentiment that we have often skipped over the heroes of this time period rings loud and clear, and I think it’s worth contemplating. When looking back through history, we do tend to equate the “Vietnam” generation with Woodstock, college protests, and anti-war demonstrators, often forgetting the men and women who fought in the war and who were not a part of that “elite” segment of the generation. This article offers a different perspective and sheds a whole new light on a portion of a generation that is often forgotten.

Who Am I?

Jacqueline Coleman is a 4th-Generation Miamian, certified sommelier, and wine writer. She is the monthly "Vino" columnist for Biscayne Times, writes a quarterly wine column for the Miami-based foodie magazine, Let’s Eat, and is the "Through the Grapevine" wine contributor and consultant for South Florida Luxury Guide magazine.
A lifetime student of history and wine, Jacqueline has a passion for exploring the local cultural and culinary heritage and flare of her unique city. She received her wine education at the U.S. Sommelier Association, FIU Institute for Hospitality and Tourism Wine Program, and The French Wine Society. You can follow her wine tasting events around South Florida, personal stories, travel adventures, and musings about the "wine lifestyle" on her blog, History & Wine (www.historyandwine.com).